Actors Insane Demands On Set Got Them On This List
Have you ever suspected that famous movie actors could be brats behind the camera? The perks of casting a big name star come with the risk of entitlement, as these directors and films crews know all too well.
What do you do when your main actor stops all film production over a hat? Or when a big star won't step onto the set without a private garden and hot tub? At some point, the show must go on. Here are several actors who made wild, unrealistic requests on a film set--and got their way.
Ben Affleck Refused To Film Over A Hat
Ben Affleck is a well-known Boston Red Sox Fan. So it may not surprise people to learn that he stopped filming Gone Girl for four days over a hat. No, not a Red Sox hat--a Yankees hat. Director David Fincher wanted him to wear a Yankees hat during a scene, which Affleck refused to do.
After a fight that wasted four potential film days, the star and director eventually settled on a Mets hat. Affleck later described the hat brawl as a "legitimate fight."
Ever Wonder Why Cersei And Bronn Never Appeared Together?
Fans of Game of Thrones might know that Lena Headey and Jerome Flynn used to date. Although their dating timeline is murky, we do know that they experienced an acrimonious breakup. In both of their contracts for the show, they insisted that they never share a scene.
In particular, Headey asserted that she never stand in the same room as Flynn. Although their characters' arcs cross over several times, the two actors never appear in the same scene due to their contracts.
"I'll Only Shoot Ghostbusters If You Film My Movie First"
As Ivan Reitman cast actors for the 1984 hit Ghostbusters, he couldn't get Bill Murray on board. Instead, Murray wanted to act in a movie adaptation of The Razor's Edge by William Somerset Maugham. He loved the book so much that he wrote his own screenplay version of it that he aimed to star in.
Murray would only act in Ghostbusters if the studio paid for the creation of his version of The Razor's Edge. Murray even shot the latter movie first, so there wasn't any guarantee that he would film Ghostbusters. Of course, he did, and The Razor's Edge flopped.
No Boston Celtics Memorabilia On Set
When director Martin Scorsese began casting for his 2006 movie The Departed, he had a hard time convincing two-time Academy Award winner Jack Nicholson to join.To persuade the most nominated male actor in Academy history, Scorsese allowed Nicholson to set some unusual rules on the film's set.
To start, Nicholson changed his character from decent gangster to bad guy. He portrayed Costello as promiscuously evil, adding more graphic scenes and throwing handfuls of the white stuff around. To top it all off, he banned all Boston Celtics gear from the set, in support of his favorite team, the L.A. Lakers.
Harrison Ford Wanted To Kill Off His Character In Star Wars
In an interview on Conan, Harrison Ford revealed that he wanted his character, Han Solo, to die in Return of the Jedi. "I thought the best utility of the character would be for him to sacrifice himself to a high ideal," he said on the show. Solo's death would have concluded his character ark and made him stand out dramatically from the other main characters.
During the original trilogy, George Lucas avoided this request. But Ford seemed to receive his wish in The Force Awakens, drastically changing the new trilogy's storyline.
Paris Hilton Demands Lobsters
Model and socialite Paris Hilton was offered a small cameo in the 2010 movie The Other Guys. Her small role was cut in the final version, possibly due to her outrageous demands. For one, she asserted that live lobsters and Grey Goose Vodka be available in case she grew hungry.
Her entire list of demands spanned three pages, despite her only appearing on set for one day and playing herself in the movie. A Hilton representative denied the claims.
George Clooney Needs His Private Garden
Director Alfonso Cuarón allowed two-time Academy Awards winner George Clooney to make some personal demands while they filmed Gravity, but no one imagined how exorbitant his requirements would be. Clooney received a private landscaped garden, hot tub, custom-made beach hut beside his trailer, and basketball court.
His necessities pulled $125,000 out of the film's $100 million budget for his small role. Not only did it make other actors jealous, but it also attracted local kids who played on his no-longer-private basketball court.
Mace Windu's Purple Lightsaber
When Samuel L. Jackson played Jedi Master Mace Windu in the second Star Wars prequel Attack of the Clones, he laid out some demands for George Lucas. "I wanna be able to find myself in this big ol' scene," Jackson recalled. "So I said to George, 'You think maybe I can get a purple lightsaber?'"
Of course, Lucas pointed out that lightsabers traditionally come in red, blue, and green. Jackson responded, "Yeah, but I want a purple one. I'm like the second baddest Jedi in the universe next to Yoda." He got it.
Shrek Originally Had A Canadian Accent
All seemed to go smoothly when Mike Myers recorded his lines for the 2001 movie Shrek. But when the crew finished all the voice acting recording, Myers decided that he didn't like the accent he used. He re-recorded all of his lines, costing the studio an extra $5 million.
Originally, Myers claimed that he used a Canadian accent, poking fun at his Canadian heritage. "The Scottish accent just felt right," he later said in an interview.
Arnold Schwarzenegger Controlled The Entire Terminator Set
Before stepping onto the set of Terminator 3, Arnold Schwarzenegger wrote a 33-page contract outlining several demands. Notable demands included a private trailer stocked with gym equipment, a three-bedroom deluxe suite, and a team of bodyguards to accompany him wherever he was filming.
On top of the contract, Schwarzenegger personally selected the director, co-stars, crew, drivers, hair stylists, makeup artists, and even chefs. To say that Schwarzenegger carried the movie would be an understatement.
Tom Cruise Requires Custom-Made Thongs
Tom Cruise is well-known for performing his own stunts in movies such as Mission Impossible and Edge of Tomorrow. To do so, though, he needs a custom-made thong made from skretchy and soft material that allows him to move unrestricted.
Costume and wardrobe staff usually make over 50 thongs since Cruise wears a new one every time. No need to search for these thongs in the next Cruise film, although we won't blame you for trying.
